Scentsational citrus

Abundant research confirms that eating or drinking vitamin C-rich citrus will strengthen your immune system over time. But anyone who has paused over the addictive aroma of a ripe orange or tangerine knows that fabulously scented citrus fruit extracts, found in these hath and body treats, can boost your mood in an instant.

Kiehl's Grapefruit Liquid Body Cleanser ($22.50; kiehls.com) is a mildly lathering, fruity-scented wash with hydrating olive oil and calming aloe vera.

Blossoms Natural Bliss Calabrian Orange Soothing Bath Salts ($15; blossomsnaturalbliss.com) are Epsom salts mixed with invigorating orange-blossom extract and relaxing ylang-ylang and bergamot essential oils.

Essentiel Elements Citrus Dream Caviar for the Bath ($16; essentielelements,com) contains tiny beads, infused with hydrating sunflower oil and vitamin E, that slowly melt in warm water.

Bath & Body Works Pure Simplicity Orange Peel Moisturizing Eye & Lip Block SPF 15 ($14; bathandbodyworks.com) helps protect delicate skin from the sun.

Clinique Happy Cooling Shimmer Gel ($20; clinique.com) chills skin on contact and gives off a light citrus scent.

Origins Fretnot Concentrated Sensory Stick ($12.50; origins.com) features cheery fragrances of lemon, orange and tangerine; use it on your pulse points.

June Jacobs Fresh Squeezed Lemon Cleanser ($34; 866-586-3522) is a face wash for all skin types; it's rich in antioxidants, which help ward off environmental damage.

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